World View: Ukraine: The outlook

If the analogy of the First World War is relevant, then the next step, for one side or the other, is military mutiny and/or political collapse.
By Gwynne Dyer Apr. 26, 2024

‘Shifting market conditions constraining PGMs output’

Russia is a major producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). The unfolding crisis has resulted in production and supply chain disruptions impacting negatively on the global supply of PGMs.
By Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 22, 2024

ED’s team in diplomatic boob

This comes less than two weeks after the team was warned by President Mnangagwa for playing a “bad” version of Zimbabwe’s  national anthem at a function he was presiding over.
By Nunurai Jena Mar. 22, 2024

Diplomatic etiquette thrown to the dogs as protocol team skips Russian national anthem

The diplomat later requested that the national anthem be sung at the end of the ceremony to make up for the gaffe.
By Nunurai Jena Mar. 21, 2024

Zimbo mercenaries fighting in Ukraine

Political analyst Pardon Taodzera said the participation of Zimbabwean mercenaries in Ukraine is worrying since Zimbabwe is known to be pro-Russian.
By Problem Masau Mar. 18, 2024

Proplastics revenue up 5%

According to the company’s trading update, sales volumes rose by 25% to 4 987 tonnes on the similar period in 2022.
By Belinda Chiroodza Feb. 5, 2024

The flipside to Israel-Hamas war

One can conclude, therefore, that Hamas has become a victim of its own success it allowed its hatred for Israel to cloud its better, more practical and intelligent judgement.
By Ignatius Tsuro Feb. 2, 2024

Chawaguta wants batters to man up

Zimbabwe's batting concern came back to haunt them in the second ODI on Monday following a combined team effort of 208 in 44.4 overs.
By Austin Karonga Jan. 11, 2024

China’s year of strategic decline

The China rise story over the last 40 years has been based on economic and military growth, with help from the US and others.
By Deccan Herald Jan. 5, 2024